It's been reported that former Morning Musume member and talent Iikubo Haruna (26) has tested positive for COVID-19. 

Iikubo's agency J.P ROOM Inc. made the announcement on December 24th saying, "As she was feeling unwell today, she took the antigen test and got a positive result. Afterward, the health center conducted an investigation and made the judgement that she was positive [for the virus]." She is currently recovering under guidance of the health center.

Iikubo is currently starring in the musical 'Christmas Carol 2020,' but after her positive diagnosis, shows on December 24 and 25 in Kobe have been cancelled.